art of a gloomy, discontented mind; the
latter, the virtue of a good citizen, and should be yours.

_Philip._ Now then I will speak. By my affection for my guiltless and
injured uncle, it _shall_ be mine. I am bound, as his relation, to
rescue him from captivity. The rights of humanity are injured in his
person. Though apparently quiet, I am seeking to revenge him; and what
you call inactivity shall not prove without advantage to my country.

_Mr. D._ If this be so, I commend you.

_Philip._ I have pretended to bear with indifference, that my designs
might not be crossed. My plan both to liberate my uncle, and to
entangle a villain in his own snares, is nearly ripe. I have long
sought for proofs: I now have them, and the hopes of our worthy
Minister's support, if they shall appear to him convincing. The most
important witness I still expect.

_Mr. D._ And who is it?

_Philip._ My uncle himself. I bribed his keeper to let him escape, and
sent persons to meet him. They missed him, and he is gone alone, I know
not whither. The Chancellor, as well as myself, is seeking him. When
once I have found him, the mine shall blow up.

_Mr. D._ Heaven bless you, my noble friend!

Enter LEWIS BROOK.

_Mr. D._ But here comes somebody you must speak to [going up to the
door--returns and steps between the two brothers]. The last words of
your father on his death-bed were, "Live united like brothers." [Exit.
Drave.

_Lewis_ [rather at a loss]. I am glad, indeed, I am happily
surprised----

_Philip._ Happily surprised? I thank you, brother.

_Lewis_ [with feigned interest]. Undoubtedly; it is long since we have
met each other.

_Philip._ It is. [A pause]. Do we live like brothers?

_Lewis._ Indeed, if all is not right, you are in fault; you require too
much.

_Philip._ Require too much? Your own welfare! brotherly affection! is
that too much? Our interviews are prepared by strangers. Things are
gone far; and perhaps even this meeting may avail nothing.

_Lewis_ [with seeming politeness]. For my part, you may depend upon me:
upon my honour----

_Philip._ Lewis, I spoke with a full heart, and you answer with outward
civilities.

_Lewis._ You mistake me: I am heartily inclined to a reconciliation.

_Philip._ So! I should think it unnecessary!

_Lewis._ How you take that again!

_Philip._ I apprehended your passion, your reproaches, but was not
prepared for your coldness. Well; suspect me,